Strong's Lexicon Matthat: Matthat Original Word: Μαθθάτ Word Origin: Of Hebrew origin, derived from מַתִּתְיָהוּ (Mattithyahu), meaning "gift of Yahweh." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H4993 (מַתִּתְיָהוּ, Mattithyahu): Meaning "gift of Yahweh," a common Hebrew name that reflects a theophoric element, indicating a dedication or blessing from God. Usage: Matthat is a proper noun used in the genealogy of Jesus Christ as recorded in the Gospel of Luke. It refers to an ancestor of Jesus, specifically mentioned in the lineage that traces Jesus' legal descent through Joseph, His earthly father. Cultural and Historical Background: In Jewish tradition, genealogies were crucial for establishing identity, heritage, and legal rights. The genealogy in Luke is distinct from that in Matthew, emphasizing Jesus' connection to all humanity through Adam, and highlighting His role as the Savior for both Jews and Gentiles. Matthat is part of this lineage, underscoring the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies regarding the Messiah's descent. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originvariant reading for Maththat, q.v. NASB Translation Matthat (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3158: ΜαθθάτΜαθθάτ, see Ματθάτ. STRONGS NT 3158: ΜατθάτΜατθάτ (Tdf. Μαθθάθ (see references s. v: Ματθαῖος)), ὁ (מַתָּת, from נָתַן), Matthat; 1. one of Christ's ancestors, the son of Levi: Luke 3:24. 2. one of the ancestors of the man just spoken of: Luke 3:29 (here Tr WH Μαθθάτ (see as above)). Probably a shortened form of Mattathias; Matthat (i.e. Mattithjah), the name of two Israelites -- Mathat. see GREEK Mattathias Englishman's Concordance Luke 3:24 NGRK: τοῦ Μαθθὰτ τοῦ Λευὶ NAS: the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, KJV: Which was [the son] of Matthat, which was [the son] of Levi, INT: of Matthat of Levi Luke 3:29 N |
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